Leaked Renders Hint at Valve's Steam Controller 2 and VR Hardware in Development

Valve appears to be working on successors to the Steam Controller and Index VR controllers, with new designs revealed through data mining and speculation about a 2025 release.

• The Steam Controller 2, codenamed 'Ibex,' features dual analog sticks, dual trackpads, and a design inspired by the Steam Deck's layout.
• The original Steam Controller, discontinued in 2019, is being revisited with a more traditional control scheme and expanded functionality.
• New VR controllers, codenamed 'Roy,' are designed for a standalone VR headset, potentially linked to Valve's 'Deckard' project first referenced in 2021.
• The 'Roy' controllers include capacitive touch buttons, a directional pad, and optional straps, resembling Meta Quest 3 controllers but with unique design elements.
• While Valve has not confirmed these devices, leaks suggest they are in late development stages and could be released as early as 2025.

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